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5 Tips for Planning the Perfect Dude Ranch Family Vacation 09/06/2017 08:00pm • Flathead Lake Lodge, a Montana dude ranch known for its horseback riding program and rustic Western ambiance, may not seem like an ideal place to go sailing. After all, who goes sailing at a dude ranch? But thanks to its ideal location, along the water on the scenic (and massive) Flathead Lake, the 5 Fall Biking Trips to See Brilliant Foliage 09/04/2017 08:00pm • With the summer heat in the rear view mirror and the spectacular colors of autumn foliage lining the trail ahead, fall is the perfect season to hop on a bike and make the most of cycling-savvy destinations across the country. Each of our hand-picked spots comes with plenty of blazing colors -- and Howard University dorms to become apartments 09/02/2017 09:56am • WASHINGTON — Two 75-year-old Howard University dormitory buildings will be converted into apartments as the university continues to capitalize on its real estate holdings to fund campus projects. Howard University has partnered with D.C.-based Urban Investment Partners and Neighborhood Developm Fairfax County wants more input on regulating Airbnb-type rentals 09/01/2017 03:59am • WASHINGTON — Fairfax County, Virginia, is considering whether (or how) to regulate private short-term rentals, such as those facilitated by websites like Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO, FlipKey and Roomarama. Right now, short-term rentals aren't allowed. "The zoning ordinance does offer a bed-and-Br How to Enjoy the Adventure of Traveling Solo 08/30/2017 08:00pm • Regardless of whether you've been single for most of your life or you're newly single following a divorce or the death of your spouse, there's no need to give up on your dreams of traveling after you retire. If you are willing to step out of your comfort zone, the world will deliver experiences you Rooms with a Brew: 10 Beer-Themed Hotels and Vacation Rentals Worth the Trip 08/29/2017 08:00pm • Oktoberfest is fast approaching, but before you book your flights to Munich, consider commemorating America's diverse breweries and emerging craft beer scenes with a stateside getaway. From New York to Hawaii, hotels, inns and Airbnb hosts are partnering with craft breweries to offer guests best-in Can an Income Property Rescue Your Retirement? 08/28/2017 08:00pm • Stocks are soaring but for many investors, real estate is king. Twenty-eight percent of investors say real estate is the best place to invest money they won't need for the next 10 years, according to Bankrate. Stocks came in third on the list, after cash. Real estate may attract even more investors Credit Cards With Annual Fees: How to Make Them Work for You 08/28/2017 08:00pm • If you have a credit card with an annual fee, you've probably noticed something -- these fees aren't cheap. Some are around $100 a year, but it isn't uncommon to find some that are north of $400 and $500. That means from the moment you get a credit card with an annual fee, if you really want to mak Don't Let Roommate Money Troubles Sabotage Your Finances 08/28/2017 08:00pm • When Lori Cheek found herself moving in with a roommate at age 42, she thought she'd have a place to stay during a bad breakup. What she didn't expect was the financial heartbreak. "It was the worst living experience of my life," says Cheek, an entrepreneur and dating app founder in New York City. Avoid These 5 Pitfalls When Signing Up for Your First Credit Card 08/28/2017 08:00pm • That first credit card is a financial rite of passage for many Americans. For many, it's their first method of borrowing money for consumer goods without putting something on the line -- no house to anchor a mortgage, no car to anchor a car loan. A credit card provides easy access to borrowed money A Guide for Investing in Rental Property 08/22/2017 08:00pm • Rick Nayar bought his first rental property at the age of 27 -- and had 25 by the time he was 30 years old. The owner of Orlando, Florida-based Centurion Realty Group, Artesian Title and Full Circle insurance companies, Nayar saw investment real estate as a good opportunity to build wealth and achi 5 Things Homeowners Wish They'd Known Before Becoming Landlords 08/22/2017 08:00pm • Rental properties can provide a reliable income stream and long-term investment for some landlords, but others find it stressful dealing with disrespectful or late-paying tenants. And lease violations, for example where tenants illegally sublet their space on Airbnb, add another potential headache. 5 Fun Day Trips From Las Vegas -- Locals' Picks 08/22/2017 08:00pm • With gambling, fine dining and even an erupting volcano, the Strip provides seemingly endless diversions, but there are plenty of compelling reasons to take a trip away from the heart of Sin City. "If you're adventurous, you can go drive dune buggies in the desert, jetpack at Lake Las Vegas or go s 5 Tips for Traveling With a Chronically Ill Friend or Relative 08/20/2017 08:00pm • As any jet-setter with a chronic illness can attest, crisscrossing the globe with an underlying condition can quickly turn into a nightmare. Mustering up the courage to endure the potential nausea, dizziness and unexpected flare-ups or side effects is enough to make anyone with a serious medical co 5 Creative Ways to Find College Textbooks on the Cheap 08/14/2017 08:00pm • As college students across America return to their campuses this month and begin new classes, the cost of textbooks weighs on their minds and wallets. The easiest route, of course, is to simply stroll down to your local campus bookstore and buy all of the books for your chosen class, but that's rare